Performance Bike

A high-performance bike study balancing aerodynamic efficiency, rider visibility, control reach, and sustained body posture.

Performance bike design

ERGONOMICS / HUMAN–MACHINE ANALYSIS

Performance begins with the rider's body.

Digital human modelling was used to test the relationship between the aerodynamic shell, riding posture, forward field of view, limb clearance, and musculoskeletal load before refining the bicycle geometry.

Digital rider posture analysis with aerodynamic fairing envelope

01 / POSTURE

Aerodynamic riding envelope

The forward tuck defines the minimum fairing volume while preserving access to the steering and brake controls.

Rider visibility and forward field-of-view analysis

02 / VISIBILITY

Forward field of view

The rider-eye visibility cone checks that the fairing and control layout do not obstruct the road and near-field steering view.

Cyclist leg movement and frame clearance analysis

03 / CLEARANCE

Lower-body movement

Leg and knee motion envelopes verify clearance through the pedal cycle and reduce interference with the frame and bodywork.

RULA ergonomic posture risk analysis for the cyclist

04 / RULA

Postural risk evaluation

RULA analysis identifies concentrated load in the neck, trunk, wrist, and upper arm, guiding adjustments to reach and support points.